Reviews of Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, Rome, Italy - Page 3

Total number of reviews: 159

NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.

The school should give the pick-up man at the airport at least a map and some preliminary info for us. Also, on the first day of school,it should organize a meeting with all new students to brief them about what to do, what not to do, where to go, where not to go,how the public transportation system works, etc. This would help integrate the students to the school much faster.

11. Jun. 2010

106. Jerre (47 years) - United States 106. Course: Standard - 8 weeks

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The total immersion teaching method was fantastic. It was amazing how quickly I was able to use my Italian language skills. Also, the staff is very friendly and genuinely interested in each students progress.

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Make sure you participate in the activities planned through/by the school. The activities enhance the learning experience.

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The school director is very professional and helpful with school related issues. Do not hesitate to speak to him while you are attending the school.

There isn't a library which I was surprised about and the Gustolab is closed (I was there Feb - Aug 09) so there isn't really a place to go to do homework or have access to reading materials. However the enthusiasm of the staff and the effort put in more than makes up for this.

30. Jun. 2009

112. Stefanie (56 years) - 112. Course: Standard - 4 weeks

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professors were friendly

19. May. 2009

113. Catharina (32 years) - Italy 113. Course: Standard - 2 weeks

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30. Jan. 2009

114. John (43 years) - Australia 114. Course: Standard - 4 weeks

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Try to continue speaking Italian after class and where you are living to make the most of the experience.
The school was centrally located but accomodation wasn't close.
The course is well priced but extras (school tours, extra tuition etc) seemed expensive.

22. Dec. 2008

115. Valeria (41 years) - 115. Course: 4 weeks

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Dinamic

20. Jun. 2008

116. Madonna (45 years) - Australia 116. Course: Standard - 2 weeks

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I really enjoyed the 2 weeks I spent there. MY only comment would be that I think a little bit of English from the teacher would help, would increase understanding in a much quicker time. Sometimes you just do not understand no matter how many different ways it is said in Italian. Overall I really enjoyed Dora's lessons.

The private lessons really help with learning the language. The only disadvantage was that when you finished your private classes, all other students already left. There were a bit too much student in my class (13). I had classes in October and there are less students after this month.

10. Oct. 2006

131. Anja (26 years) - Switzerland 131. Course: Standard - 12 weeks

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free art lessons, our class

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the quality of the classes depends much from teachers efforts. Some are highly motivated, other less...